Ladies Tea

Limited Amount of Tickets still available for the Ladies Tea – May 13^th

Purchase tickets today for the annual Ladies Tea presented by the Women’s Ministry.  The Tea is Saturday, May 13^th at 11:30am, at the church.  Special music, special speakers and delicious food are planned.  Cost is $8/adult and $5/children (12 and under). Gluten free options are available.  Contact Diane Lytle with Questions.  Ladies who are interested in setting a table with their favorite dishes and decor, sign up at the Women’s Ministry Tea table.  Men are also needed to help serve. If you are willing to help, sign up at the Women’s Ministry Tea table.

Graduate Sunday

On Sunday, May 21 we will be honoring and congratulating our graduates of both High School and College for 2017.  If you are a graduate (or parent of a graduate) please email Kellie Spencer (kellie.spencer@kissimmeechristianchurch.org) the following information: Name, grade, degree (if in college), future plans along with 3 digital pictures for the video that will be shown that day. Pictures and information must be received no later than Sunday, May 7. Contact James Riggs with any questions.

Lake Aurora Summer Camp

Attention parents of Elementary, Middle School, and High School students! Camp is quickly approaching. The dates are July 2-4 for our upcoming 2nd, 3rd, & 4th graders (led by Jenn Mehlenbacher), July 23-27 for our upcoming 4th, 5th, & 6th graders, and June 18-23 (led by Bob Mehlenbacher) for our upcoming 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. We plan on taking a big group from our church for each of those weeks, so gather your friends together. The theme this summer is Relentless Love. There will be many exciting things to do including paddle boating, archery, and swimming in the lake. Pick up a brochure in the cafe or at Kids Registration. 

For more information, contact

Jennifer Mehlenbacher at jenn.mehlenbacher@kissimmeechristianchurch.org or

Bob Mehlenbacher at bmehlenbacher@johnsonu.edu. 

WINGS (Widows’ Ministry) Outing

Sunday May 7th the WINGS Ministry is going to Osceola Arts on 192 to watch the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat".  This is an amazing musical about the story of Joseph in the Bible.  We'll leave KCC at 1:30 for the 2:00 o'clock performance. Cost is $19. First 12 to sign up will go. We'll stop and eat a light dinner on the way back to the church.

Mexico Mission Trip Meeting

There will be a Mexico Mission Trip Team Meeting on May 7 immediately following the 11:00service to complete trip forms, gather funds, get travel insurance, and take a team photo. The 2017 Mexico Mission Trip Team is going to Niños de Mexico July 8-15, 2017, and each team member must raise or pay $1,200 to get there. If you can help financially with this mission trip, please contact Roland Howard (roland.howard@fcckissimmee.org) or Sandi Peppard (speppard@johnsonu.edu).  

Young At Heart Pitch-In Lunch

You are invited to a Western Chow-Down Carry-in Luncheon sponsored by the YAH, on Thursday, May 18, at 10:30 am.  Pack up your favorite food to share and come on over! A bona fide, circuit ridin' cowboy preacher will say a few words.  For a root 'n' toot 'n good time, a cowboy band, the "Ranch Hands" are gonna’ sing and play fer you. So mosey on over and join in the fun!  Sign-up sheets are located in the vestibule by the Nursery!

Ministry Appreciation Banquet

If you are a volunteer in any of the ministries of Kissimmee Christian Church we ask for you to join us for our Ministry Appreciation Banquet, A Work of Heart, on Wednesday, May 31 at 6PM.  You do so much for the church and we want to thank you and honor you.  The dinner will start at 6PM and then there will be a short program to follow.  If you plan to come, we ask that you sign up at the Connect Counter or on the app.  If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Feet On the Ground – Law Enforcement Appreciation Month

For the month of May Feet On the Ground ministry is asking for prayer support for our Law Enforcement Officers. National Police Memorial Week is May 14th-20th. Please stop by the Feet On The Ground display, adopt an officer to pray for this month, and pick up your police support bracelet as a prayer reminder.

CIY Move - High School Students

This year our high schoolers will be heading to Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee for CIY Move. The dates, including travel, are July 23rd-29th. The cost is $350 which covers everything except food on the way up and back. There will be a total of 6 meals that students will need money for. Merchandise will also be available for sale at this event. This will be an amazing trip that will fill up fast so your son or daughter need to sign up and turn in a $100 non-refundable deposit by Sunday, May 14th. The remaining balance will be due Sunday, June 18th. Spots are limited, but this deposit will secure your child's spot on the trip.   If you have any questions, please contact James Riggs.

Get the Scoop!

Come and get the SCOOP on what's happening in our Children's Ministry. If you are a current volunteer or are interested in volunteering with our Elementary kiddos please plan on attending. The meeting will be on Sunday, May 21st at 4:00PM in the Kids Worship room. RSVP to Jenn Mehlenbacher at jenn.mehlenbacher@kissimmeechristianchurch.org

Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat are 5 cool Wednesdays this summer for Elementary students who have just completed Kindergarten - 5th grade. The purpose of Beat the Heat is to give our kiddos of KCC an introduction into missions (while having a whole lot of fun!). First Wednesday is May 31st. Registration forms can be found at the Kids Registration desk or online through the church's website/app. If you have any questions, please see Jenn Mehlenbacher, Cassie Pack, or contact the church office.

VBS - God’s Big Backyard

God's BIG Backyard is coming July 17 - 21 to KCC! Our theme is "Where kids have a blast serving Jesus." We will focus on learning how to better serve our family, friends, neighbors, community, and Jesus. In order to be prepared for this summer's spectacular VBS program we need YOU to volunteer. Check out the display table in the foyer today to sign up. Thank you in advance for your service! If you have any questions, please see Jenn Mehlenbacher or Cassie Pack.

Communion Help Needed

We are in need of volunteers to help with Communion preparations and clean up.  If you are interested in volunteering in this ministry, please speak to Kathy Roberts and she will be happy to plug you in!

Thinking about becoming part of our Family?

Every first Wednesday of each month in 2017 we have a Connections orientation class for anyone who is ready or is considering becoming a part of this great church family.  The next class will be held April 5 at 6:30 pm upstairs in Jim’s Office. Please do us a favor and write on the back of your guest card if you are planning to attend, email staff@kissimmeechristianchurch.org, or sign up on the app.

Help Kissimmee Christian Academy!

Kissimmee Christian Academy is collecting Box Tops for Education to help our school purchase items that are needed—each one collected is worth 10 cents!  Please save and bring these to church to put in our collection box, we appreciate your help!

Celebrate Recovery

You're invited to come share God's healing power each Friday night at 6:30. You will find you are welcomed by others who come each week to work through their own hurts, habits and hang-ups.  And we are happy to say that we now have a place for children, ages 3 years through 5th grade.  So what's holding you back?  Come and give it a try.  

Celebration Place—for Kids

Want to attend Celebrate Recovery, but not sure what to do with the kids?
Kissimmee Christian Church is happy to announce the start of Celebration Place for kids 5K through 5th grade and Mini Celebration Place for 3 and 4 year olds. Celebration Place helps inspire kids with hope and joy through fun and fellowship as they learn to rely on Jesus. Please come early enough so you will have time to get your child checked in safely before going upstairs for Celebrate Recovery's Worship time, which begins at 6:30.

Tech Volunteers Needed

The tech team is in need of folks to run lighting and video cameras during our morning services.  These require minimal skill but have a big impact on our church!  The many volunteers behind the scenes make the Kissimmee Christian we love.  You can do this! Stop by the tech booth in the balcony to volunteer or email Dean Parker at praisebass1983@gmail.com.

Women at Rest Ministry

Women At Rest, Sundays, 5-7pm in the Choir Room. It's not by coincidence that our acronym spells WAR. We find God's perfect rest through His peace and empowerment as we do battle on our knees. Our ministry has proven that struggles can be turned into spiritual victory when we learn to rest in God. So wherever you are in life, God is there for you and so are we. Let us walk with you in the love of God and His grace.

 Our time together will be spent:

· Learning how to have a more intimate relationship with God

· Praying over one another

· Ministering to women who are hurting

· Encouraging and supporting each other with the truth of God's Word

· Learning how to grow deeper in their relationship with our King

· Learning how to battle more effectively through prayer

· Learning how to become empowered by His grace and rest

Join us on Sundays at 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Heather Tabers, heathertabers@yahoo.com or Shannon Hartley.

TOPS -Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. T.O.P.S. focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Members learn to eat better, move more, and stay motivated through engaged educational programs that our experts prepare and that our volunteers present at weekly meetings. Our members focus on improvement not perfection. Together we recognize and celebrate our member’s victories, big & small. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 PM to 5:55 PM, program from 6:00 PM to 6:40 PM. For more information on how T.O.P.S. can help you, join us every Wednesday.

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El Boletín Informativo de la Iglesia

Domingo de Graduación

El Domingo 21 de Mayo estaremos honrando y felicitando a los graduados de la escuela High y la Universidad del 2017. Si usted se está graduando (o padre de graduado) favor email Kellie Spencer, el website de ella es (kellie.spencer@kissimmeechristianchurch.org). La siguiente información es necesaria: nombre, grado, certificado del colegio, planes futuros con tres retratos digitales para el video que estarán presentando ese día. Retratos e información tiene que ser recibida no más tarde del Domingo 7 de Mayo. Comunicarse con James Riggs para cualquier pregunta.

Campamento de Verano — Lago Aurora

іAtención padres de estudiantes de escuela elemental, secundaria y high! El campamento está rápidamente acercándose. Los días son Julio 2 al 4 para los grados segundo, tercero, y cuarto (es dirigido por Jen Mehlenbacher.) Julio 23 al 27 para los grados cuarto, quinto y sexto y Junio 18 al 23 (es dirigido por Bob Mehlenbacher.) Para los grados seis, siete y ocho estamos planeando llevar un gran grupo de nuestra Iglesia para cada uno de esas semanas, favor reúne a todos tus amigos. El tema de este verano es Amor Implacable. Van a haber muchas cosas exitantes que incluyen canotaje, tiro con arco y natación en el lago. Recoger su folleto en el érea del café o en la mesa de registración de los niños. Para más información contacte a Jennifer Mehlenbacher a jen.mehlenbacher@kissimmeechristianchurch.org o a Bob Mehlenbacher a bmehlenbacher@johnsonu.edu.

Celebrando la Recuperación

Te invitamos a venir y compartir del poder de sanidad de Dios todos los Viernes a las 6:30 pm.  Encontrarás que eres bienvenido(a) por otras personas que cada semana vienen a recuperarse de sus dolores, hábitos y complejos. La Iglesia  Kissimmee Christian Church se alegra de anunciar el inicio de Lugar de Celebración para Niños desde 5to grado y Lugar de Mini Celebración para las edades de 3 y 4 añitos. El Lugar de Ce-lebración  ayuda e inspira a los niños con esperanza y gozo a través de actividades divertidas y aprendiendo a descansar en Jesús. Por favor ven temprano para que tengas suficiente tiempo de llevar a tu niño a su clase y de subir para el tiempo de Adoración que brinda Celebrar la Recuperación, que comienza a las 6:30 pm.

WINGS

El Domingo 7 de Mayo el Ministerio WINGS va hacia Osceola Arts en la 192 para ver el musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Ese es un musical fantástico acerca de la historia bíblica de José. Saldremos de la Iglesia a la 1:30 pm. La obra comenzará a las 2:00 pm. El costo es de $ 19.00. Sólo las primeras 12 personas que firmen podrán ir. Al regreso a la Iglesia pararemos a comer una cena ligera.

Estudios de Pasos a Seguir para Celebrar la Recuperacion

Celebrando la Recuperación es un ministerio donde aplicas los 8 principios bíblicos basados en las beatitudes, permitiendo que el Señor trabaje en nosotros proveyendo Su poder de sanidad. Este studio ayudará a las personas a cambiar espiritualmente trabajando con principios bíblicos. Si estás interesado en trabajar en tus heridas, hábitos y complejos, favor de firmar en la mesa de conección  para unirte a este nuevo grupo de studio. Las clases comenzarán el domingo 5 de Febrero.  Libros 1 al 4. Damas comienzan a las 9:30 en la oficina de Jim y los caballeros a las 11:00 am en el cuarto   205.

¿No Te Pierdas Las Bendiciones De Servir

A veces, en nuestro fervor bíblico para enfatizar que la salvación no es por obras, no somos capaces de apreciar plenamente que hemos sido salvados para hacer buenas obras (Efesios 2:10). De hecho, Dios te ha colocado en tu iglesia con el fin de que tú puedas ser edificado, de modo que puedas trabajar y servirle. Si nos permitimos seguir siendo sedentarios esto significa que estamos descuidando el mismo propósito de Dios para nuestra salvación y de otros. Al servir, sigues y te comportas como Jesús y con eso también lo glorificamos. Si usted está interesado en servir como líder de una célula, coordinador de voluntarios, equipo de bienvenido o en cualquier capacidad, por favor, marque el lado reverso de la tarjeta de asistencia y díganos en que área de servicio le gustaría participar o contáctese con Pastor Tom Martínez al 407.556.5016 o Tom.Martinez@kissimmeechristianchurch.org.

Mujeres en Quietud

Mujeres en Quietud invita a mujeres de todas las caminatas de vida a aprender a confiar en Dios en medio de sus circunstancias mientras nos ministramos las unas a las otras aprender quién es nuestro Padre y cuánto nos ama así podemos aprender a confiar en Él más profundamente, no importa lo que estemos enfrentando. Nuestras circunstancias cambian, pero el amor de Dios y su fidelidad son constantes. Durante nuestro tiempo juntas:

·       Oraremos las unas por las otras 

·       Aprenderemos a tener una relación más íntima con Dios

·       Ministraremos a mujeres que están sufriendo

·       Animaremos y apoyaremos nos las unas a las otras con la verdad de la Palabra de Dios

·       Aprenderemos a cultivar una relación más profundo con nuestro Señor

·       Aprenderemos a combatir más efectivamente a través de la oración

·       Aprenderemos cómo llegar a ser fortalecidas con Su gracia y quietud

Únase a nosotros los domingos a las 5:30, en Salón de Compañerismo. Para más información comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia.

T.O.P.S.

¿Están listos para dejar de hacer dieta y comenzar a hacer verdaderos cambios? T.O.P.S. le puede ayudar a lograr sus objetivos de pérdida de peso proveyéndole las herramientas, información y apoyo necesitado para alcanzar éxito. T.O.P.S. se centra en hacer cambios de estilo de vida pequeños y constantes, étos proporcionan salud y pérdida de peso duradera. Miembros aprenden a comer mejor, moverse más y mantenerse motivados a través de los programas educativos que preparan nuestros expertos y que nuestros voluntarios presentan en reuniones semanales. Nuestros miembros no buscan perfección sino mejorar con hábitos saludables. Juntos reconocemos y celebramos las victorias de nuestros miembros, grandes y pequeñas. De 5:30 pm a 5:55 pm comenzaremos a pesarnos en la balanza y el programa dura de 6:00 pm a 6:40 pm. Para más información sobre cómo T.O.P.S. le puede ayudar, acompáñenos los miércoles.